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Certificates of Attendance &
​Continuing Education Information for “Focus” Talks
 
Certificates of Attendance
Certificates of Attendance are available for all “Focus” Talks that have been attended in their entirety. To obtain a certificate, please send the following to Sandra.M.Faulkner@mass.gov:
  • Your name as you would like it to be printed on the Certificate of Attendance
  • Complete title of the “Focus” Talk attended
  • Date (month, day and year) the “Focus” Talk was virtually attended
  • Exact start time and end time (hour and minute for each) that you attended the virtual session as noted on the device used to attend the session.
  • Email address used to Register for the “Focus” Talk
After we receive your request, we’ll be sure to reach back to you with any questions and/or the Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to you. Please allow up to seven business days to receive your Certificate of Attendance.
 
Continuing Education Information
Please see current details below by organization.  At this time continuing education credits are available only from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) for “Focus” Talks.  Additional updates and attendee requirements will be posted when available.

Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP)
Free continuing education (CE) credits are available from ACVREP for all “Focus” Talks on-demand webcasts with a run time of 30 minutes or more.  CE credits are available as follows: .5 CE credits available for sessions with run time from 30 minutes to 44 minutes, .75 CE credits available for sessions with run time from 45 minutes to 59 minutes, and 1 CE credit will be awarded for sessions with run time of 60 minutes.

​Requirements for ACVREP Credits
  • Registration:  Register for the “Focus” Talk (with a run time of 30 minutes or more) for which you wish to receive CE credit from ACVREP.
  • Attendance:
    • Carefully note the exact start time and end time (hour and minutes for each) that you attended the virtual session as noted on the device used to attend the session.
    • Virtually attend the “Focus” Talk in its entirety from the link that was sent to you on your device of choice. Each link is unique, and you must use the link that was sent to the email address you provided.
    • Both your exact start time and end time, and use of your unique link allows us to verify the minutes of your virtual attendance.
  • Quiz: Request and successfully pass the post webcast quiz as described below.

​Steps to Obtain an ACVREP CE Certificate
  1. After attending, please send ALL of the following information to Sandra.M.Faulkner@mass.gov :
    1. Your name as you would like it to be printed on the ACVREP CE Certificate.
    2. Full name of Presenter and Complete Title of the “Focus” Talk for which you wish to obtain CE credits.
    3. Date (month, day and year) you virtually attended the “Focus” Talk.
    4. Exact start time and end time (hour and minute for each) that you attended the virtual session as noted on the device used to attend the session.
    5. Email address you used to Register for the “Focus” Talk.
  2. If we have any questions, we will first follow up with you.
  3. A quiz will be emailed to the address you have provided. 
  4. Please complete the quiz in its entirety and email back to Sandra.M.Faulkner@mass.gov
  5. Upon passing of the quiz with a score of 80% or better and verification that you have watched the entire training, CE credits will be awarded via a certificate that will be emailed to you.  Please allow up to 10 business days for processing.
 
​Boston University School of Social Work Continuing Education Credits (CECs) 
None available at this time. Additional updates and attendee requirements will be posted when available.


The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Continuing Education (CE)
None available at this time. Additional updates and attendee requirements will be posted when available.
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Questions
Please contact Lisa.DiBonaventura@mass.gov
For more information please contact: 
Lisa DiBonaventura,  M.A.,  COMS
Statewide Director Vision & Vision Loss Services
Department of Developmental Services  (DDS)
Email: Lisa.DiBonaventura@mass.gov
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"Focus" on Vision and Vision Loss: Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability
  • MCB/DDS
    • About >
      • Site Accessibility & Download Policy
      • Vision Loss Terminology
    • APH Federal Quota Account >
      • APH Activity Ideas
    • DDS Collaborative Eye Care Clinics
    • Orientation & Mobility/Low Vision Services >
      • Areas Served
      • COMS Log In
    • Let's Walk Together
    • Vision Loss Support Groups
    • EOHHS Resources
  • Eye Care
    • Find an Eye Care Provider >
      • By Town >
        • Ayer
        • Beverly
        • Boston
        • Burlington
        • Cambridge
        • Chelmsford
        • East Bridgewater
        • East Harwich
        • Fairhaven
        • Fall River
        • Falmouth
        • Fitchburg
        • Framingham
        • Franklin
        • Gardner
        • Greenfield
        • Holyoke
        • Lowell
        • Marlborough
        • Melrose
        • New Bedford
        • Newton
        • North Dartmouth
        • North Reading
        • Plymouth
        • Quincy
        • Revere
        • Sagamore
        • Salem
        • Sandwich
        • South Dennis
        • Spencer
        • Sturbridge
        • Sudbury
        • Taunton
        • Tewksbury
        • Waltham
        • Watertown
        • West Springfield
        • Worcester
    • NECO SEMA >
      • NECO Student Access
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  • Students
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    • Online Courses & Webinars
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